Fun Fact: Naruto first came out in 1999 when I was 3 years old. If anyone did not believe my disclaimer before, they can do as Naruto says in the dubbed anime and "BELIEVE IT!"

Chapter 2: THIS is My New Team?!

"So what you're telling me is that after I died, the war finally ended, I was remembered as a hero, Minato-sensei became the Yondaime, and Rin died in war? Not only that, but after Kushina-san gave birth to Naruto, the Kyuubi escaped and went on a murderous rampage. Then, the newly declared Yondaime sealed the Kyuubi into Naruto, sacrificing his own life to save Konoha. To top it off, Naruto has been treated like crap all his life instead of the hero he truly is, nobody except a select few know he is the son of the Yondaime, and Naruto only recently found out a giant fox demon was sealed inside him? ...You really expect me to believe that?!" Kakashi just finished explaining everything that had happened since I died.

Kakashi simply nodded. I sat there, trying to take in all the information. It all seemed unbelievable, like a storyline for some manga series or a poorly written fiction story, but it was true. I shook my head.

"It just is so much to take in... Not to mention the Uchiha massacre. So, the brooding emo is the last Uchiha aside from me and little Itachi?" Kakashi snickered a little at the description of Sasuke.

"Yes, that is about right. The 'brooding emo' is Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi's younger brother. As far as Itachi is concerned, he isn't so little anymore. To be specific, he was the one who massacred the clan, and he is now a missing nin." I eyed Kakashi incredulously.

"That doesn't sound like the Itachi I know..." Kakashi dampened a little at this.

"After your death, Itachi changed. Though he would never admit it, he looked up to you."

"Now I know you are crazy! All Itachi ever did was follow me around and tell me he was the genius Uchiha who was superior in every way. I mean, he was extreamly advanced for a three-year-old, but he was still just a kid! I didn't let him bother me. In my eyes, he was a kid with a giant ego. I never regarded him as a genius. He was my younger cousin, that's all."

"And that's why he looked up to you."

"I still think you are crazy. It annoyed him to no end. He would spend all this time trying to get me to admit he was a genius, but I never did. He didn't deserve my respect. Every day, he would watch me train. He just sat there and watched it was ridiculous!"

Kakashi was silent a moment. "You didn't see him after you died. He and I stayed the longest at your grave. He always said you were so much better than you thought you were."

-flashback-

"Obito... Why did you have to die! I know I always said you would never catch up to me, but that wasn't true... The truth is, I wanted to be just like you. Ever since I first met you, you never regarded me as the 'genius Uchiha,' you knew me as Itachi. I watched you train, and you always trained so hard. No matter what I said, you never gave up... You had an unbreakable resolve. I don't want to be seen as a genius, I would rather be an outcast like you were. In my eyes, you were the true embodiment of an Uchiha. Someone who would risk everything to protect those he cared about. You were able to conquer all fears and save everyone in the end... Everyone but one person. Obito-nii, you forgot to save yourself..."

-flashback end-

"He really thought that? All this time, I thought he was trying to make me more like him, but he was trying to be more like me..."

Kakashi watched as I thought about everything I just learned. Itachi really thought of me that way. If that is so, I will do anything to help him!

"Kakashi, do you know where Itachi is now?" Kakashi shook his head.

"Obito, there is something you need to know, Sasuke is fueled by hatred to kill Itachi. Do you think you can train him and show him revenge is not his only option?"

I looked toward the twelve-year-old Uchiha. My younger cousin. As much as I dislike his demeanor, he is still family. "I'll do it."

Kakashi smiled, I could see it in his eyes. "Good,now I just need to tell the Hokage that team 7 has an extra member. You should probably go and try to get to know your teammates a little better."

"After the war, it will be a nice change to relax and help the little genin, but let me make one thing clear. I am NOT going to call you 'Kakashi-sensei.' You will forever be Kakashi-teme, my teammate and friend that is such a stickler for the rules."

Kakashi laughed. "You'll see I have changed in the last 15 years as well." He shushined away and I walked over to the group of three genin that would make up my temporary team.

I approach the three and cheerfully adress them. "What's up? Kakashi went to talk to Hokage, and he told me to 'become acquainted' with the little genins. So, in the spirit of introductions, let's do this the classic 'first day as a squad' method."

They turned to look at me. A number of emotions were present on their faces. Obviously they were shocked, but I also saw curiosity, happines (Naruto), hate (Uchiha), suspicion (Pinky), and overall confusion. They probably thought I was playing some prank, but I honestly just wanted to know if I was going to be accepted as a Konoha ninja again or not.

"Why don't you tell us about yourself first?" The blondie had guts, I'll give him that. Reminds me a bit of myself.

"Okay, fine. My name is Obito. I am a chunnin, 13 years old. I like people who protect their friends, the color orange, helping people, and those who work hard. I dislike arrogant bastards that are considered geniuses, and those who abandon their friends. My hobbies include training to become stronger and helping the elderly those in need. My goal is to become Hokage, protect the ones I care about, and do everything in my power to prevent the past from repeating itself." They looked confused at the last part. "Next, let's have Naruto go. Again, your jumpsuit is awesome." I smiled at him.

Naruto, obviously surprised by the unusual show of kindness, made a loud exclamation. "You all know my name, my hobbies are training and getting stronger. I like ramen. I don't like the time it takes for instant ramen to cook and people who hate others for no reason. My dream is to become Hokage and finally gain the respect of the villagers." I like this kid! He and I have the same goal. I thought he might want to be hokage, but wanting the respect of others was painfully familiar.

"Pinkie, your turn." Sakura looked angry for a moment, but continued with introductions. "I'm Sakura Haruno. I like (insert stupid Sasuke fangirl squeal). I don't like (Glares at Naruto and me). My hobby is learning, and my goal is to become a great kunoichi and not be in the way." Her goal and hobby shows promise. She isn't as useless as I first assumed. Way worse than Rin ever was, though. All I have to do is get her over her stupid infatuation with Uchiha boy.

"Emo, now you." Sasuke coldly glared at me, but I shook it off. It had no effect after years of being on the reciving end.

"I am Sasuke Uchiha. I do not like many things. My list of dislikes continues to grow with each passing day. I especially hate you. I have but two goals, restore my clan and kill him."

I look at him a moment. No beating around the bush, he tells everyone he hates me. Wow. "Well aren't you just a ray of sunshine!" Changing him will be harder than I thought. I also can't allow him to kill little Itachi! I don't care what he has done, but he is not that kind of person! Some creeper must be influencing him.

(In another dimension, Madara sneezes.)

Kakashi chose that moment to pop back in with a puff of smoke. "Okay team 7. This is your newest temporary member, Obito Uchiha."

Naruto and Sakura were shocked to say the least. Naruto began looking from me to Sasuke, back to me, and back to Sasuke for several minutes. Sakura fainted.

The best reaction was from Sasuke. His eyes were about to pop right out of his face was a mix of annoyance, sorrow, anger, and the tiniest sliver of possible happiness. Maybe he wasn't so bad after all. "YOU'RE an Uchiha? In what world is HE considered an Uchiha?!" And any meager respect I may have had for the emo died along with the rest of our clan.

"Get used to it, cousin." His face was priceless.

"So, I'm guessing you hadn't told them that you are an Uchiha yet, Obito?"

"You are 100% correct." I laugh as Kakashi slumps and mutters "why me?" in a state of gloom. Just like old times.

Ch. 3: edits complete! I changed dialogue mostly, nothing major.